Australia Day 2019

Australia Day is right around the corner and its set to be another massive celebration at the Geraldton Foreshore complete with something for everyone! With activities happening right around the clock, Geraldton Foreshore-goers can enjoy beach yoga, surf lessons on land, bouncy castles, vintage car display, petting zoo, henna, face painting and loads more of other free activities.

Mullewa will celebrate all-things Australian at the swimming pool where members of the community can enjoy free entry, a barbecue breakfast, entertainment throughout the morning including giant yard games, slip ‘n’ slide, pool inflatables and live music.

At 8.30pm the sky will ignite with an epic fireworks show thanks to the generous support of Midwest Nissan.

Be sure to check out our SnapChat filter on the day and if you are posting to social media, include the tag #AussieDayGero to feature!

Program highlights:

SLSWA Ocean Swim Series has various categories from junior, team or individual. Registrations can be done on the day between 7am and 8am or you can email your interest to champions@westnet.com.au.

Find out more via the Champion Bay Surf Life Saving Club's Facebook page.

Where: Champion Bay

Time: 7am - 4pm

Cost: FREE

Rotary Club of Geraldton Seniors' Afternoon Tea and Concert

Seniors of the Midwest are welcome to join the Rotary Club of Geraldton for a free afternoon tea and live performances by the Geraldton City Band and other local free entertainers.

Where: QEII Centre, 88 Durlacher Street

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: FREE

Beach Yoga

Two different types of yoga will be taking place throughout the day! Come and try some casual, relaxing and fun beach yoga for free. Suitable for all levels and children are welcome. You can also catch a demo of SUP yoga afterwards!

Where: Front Beach

Time: 1pm - 2.15pm

Cost: FREE

Ultimate Water Sports

Ultimate Water Sports has the largest range of water sports activities in one place for your entertainment. The two person glass bottom kayaks and four person pedal boats are sure to be a hit as well as other activities including fly boarding, the jetpack jet-ski hire, guided tours, wakeboarding, water-skiing, wake foiling, knee boarding, tubing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. Book a spot: admin@ultimatewatersports.com.au

Where: Front Beach

Time: 7am - 6pm

Geraldton Yacht Club

Come down to the beach in front of the Geraldton Yacht Club to experience the joys of sailing. Eager sailors will be on hand with boats and safety equipment to ensure you enjoy the ride! Wear something that can get wet, bring along your towel, sunscreen, hat and most importantly a whole lot of enthusiams. Registrations open on the day.

Where: Front Beach

Time: 9am - 12pm

Cost: FREE

Midwest Surf School

Improve your surfing while on land with Midwest Surf School. You'll be surfing barrels in no time.

Where: Grassed area near Lot 601

Time: 10am - 2pm

Cost: FREE

Kids Beach Party

Join the Champion Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and Rotary Club of Geraldton for the annual Australia Day Kids Beach Party. Grab a free sausage sizzle and a slice of cake kindly created and donated by the Greenough Regional Prison. There will be races, slippery slides and bouncy castles galore!

Where: Champion Beach Lifesaving Hut

Time: 8am - 1pm

Cost: FREE

Batavia Coast Veteran and Classic Vehicle Club Display

The Batavia Coast Veteran and Classic Vehicle Club will once again host the "Aussie Icons" car show on the Foreshore. They don't make em anymore so come along and see all your favourite Holdens, Falcons and Valiants from 1948 to 2017. If you have an "Aussie Icon" you would like to display, call Steve on 0455 456 812 to book your spot.

Where: Grassed area near Dome Cafe

Time: 8am - 2pm

Cost: FREE

Midwest Nissan Fireworks Display

With a large fireworks display expected to fill our skies, you'll want to make sure you have front row seats on the Geraldton Foreshore for this enchanting spectacle. The Esplanade will be closed to the public from 12pm to allow for the setup.

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Southern Yamatji Peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First People of these lands. The Nhanhagardi, Wilunyu, Amangu. I would like to pay my respect to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Southern Yamatji Peoples.